Outreach Worker – Westminster Youth Ministry

Outreach Worker – Westminster Youth Ministry

Pinner, London

About Us

We are the Roman Catholic Diocese of Westminster, a faith-based charity, home to the Archbishop of Westminster (Cardinal Vincent Nichols) and our beautiful Westminster Cathedral. As one of the leading Catholic dioceses in the country, we deliver our charitable mission through an extensive network of schools, parishes, and social justice initiatives, with a commitment to positively impacting the lives of all members of society.

We are now looking for an Outreach Worker to join us on a full-time, permanent basis, working 35 hours per week.

The Benefits

- Salary of £29,000 per annum

- 23 days’ annual leave + bank holidays

- Vouchers for free eye tests and £50 towards the cost of glasses

- Reward Gateway scheme offering discounts on a wide range of products and services

- Pension scheme for eligible employees – 5% paid by the employer

- Salary exchange (salary sacrifice) for pension

- Cycle to work scheme

- Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay

- Employee Assistance Programme

- Life assurance/Death in Service benefit

This is a fulfilling opportunity for an experienced youth worker with experience delivering youth ministry programmes and events to join our mission-driven organisation.

Working at the heart of our vibrant Diocese, you’ll enjoy a role where faith, service and community are central, supported by a close-knit team and a package of meaningful benefits that reflect our commitment to your wellbeing and development.

So, if you're enthusiastic about empowering young people and supporting community programmes, we’d love to hear from you.

The Role

As an Outreach Worker, you will support and develop youth ministry across the Diocese.

You will help young people grow in faith and community through parish engagement, leadership development, and diocesan events.

Working closely with the Youth Ministry Outreach Manager, you’ll empower parishes to build sustainable youth ministries, mentor and support youth leaders, and help design and deliver training programmes for volunteers and young leaders.

Additionally, you will:

- Lead and co-ordinate day retreats, catechesis initiatives, and wider diocesan youth events

- Travel regularly to parishes to support local youth engagement

- Evaluate and improve training resources and outreach initiatives

About You

To be considered as an Outreach Worker, you will need:

- Experience developing and delivering youth ministry programmes and events

- Experience leading retreats, catechesis, and parish-based youth work

- A solid understanding of safeguarding, Catholic teaching, and youth ministry networks

- Excellent organisation and communication skills

Please note, this role is subject to an Enhanced DBS check.

Other organisations may call this role Youth Development Officer, Youth Support Worker, Community Outreach Co-ordinator, Youth Leadership Mentor, Youth Outreach Facilitator, Youth Events Co-ordinator, or Youth Engagement Worker.

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